JEWISH AUSTRALIANS SAY YES TO EQUALITY

Right now in Australia, there is a battle going on for the dignity and rights of people that happen to not be heterosexual. The entire country is being asked to vote on the rights of one section of the community. As Jews, we know too well the dangers of singling out one group of people, and refusing them the rights that are shared by all. As Jews, we know too well the cost of silence in the face of discrimination and injustice. We will not stand by in silence as part of our community is stereotyped, vilified, judged, treated differently. We are all diminished when we discriminate against and demean the love between people based on their sexuality. We are all strengthened when we support and uphold the rights of people to be treated equally.

We are proud to add our names to the growing list of supporters who recognise the right to love freely, and the right to be treated equally under the law. We stand in support of same sex marriage in Australia. Our community is diverse, and we owe it to all our members to know that they do not stand alone.

In a truly progressive and inclusive society, the rights of all people are respected equally. Currently in Australia the right to marry is denied to LGBTQI couples. As Jewish Australians, we believe that there should be no law that discriminates against one section of our community. We embrace diversity in our community and in society.

A no vote in this postal survey has no place in a pluralistic and secular country such as ours and would simply entrench discrimination against LGBTQI people. We cannot say we believe in equality, but only in certain circumstances. Therefore, we urge people to vote for fairness, respect and diversity.

Contact details

Postal address

Unit 2/24 Winbirra Parade
Ashwood VIC 3147
AUSTRALIA

Aleph in brief

Aleph Melbourne is a friendly, secular, social and support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer people (and non-GLBTIQ allies) who have a Jewish heritage, living in and around Melbourne, Australia.